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Record 1 2011-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

A substance that increases the effectiveness of a soap or synthetic surfactant by acting as a softener and as a sequestering and buffering agent.

OBS

builder for detergents: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Composant complémentaire d'un détergent, généralement minéral, qui ajoute ses propriétés particulières à celles des composants essentiels, quant à l'action spécifique du lavage. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

adjuvant pour détergents : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • adjuvant pour détergent

Spanish

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